Mikel Rouse’s Metronome project has been in heavy rotation around these parts. His latest album, Take Down, had a five-year long gestation. Given the varied reference points, one can hear why. Two parts sci-fi electronica, one part postmodern amalgam (including field recordings), topped off with Rouse’s surefire vocals: most worthy of investigation. Take Down by Metronome
Read moreMikel Rouse’s song cycle Gravity Radio is given its New York premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Tuesday and Thursday evening. The nice folks at BAM have offered for Sequenza 21 to give away four pairs of tickets to the event on the 7th or 9th. The first four folks to email me with the name of one of Rouse’s bands/ensembles will be our winners! Gravity Radio Part of the 2010 Next Wave Festival Dec 7 & 9—11, 2010, 7:30pm NY Premiere Conceived, written, and directed by Mikel Rouse BAM Harvey Theater 60min, no intermission Tickets: $25, 35, 45 Set
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